Concealed Carry Part 3: Drills and Carry Conditions

This guide details how to achieve accuracy with a Smith & Wesson Model 12 revolver, emphasizing proper technique and ammunition selection. The video demonstrates that short-barreled revolvers can be highly accurate when shot correctly. It highlights the importance of a smooth double-action trigger pull, staging the trigger, and consistent follow-through. The instructor, affiliated with GUNS and American Handgunner Magazines, provides expert advice on leveraging the firearm's quality build and sights for effective shooting.

This instructional video from GBRS Group focuses on practicing the draw stroke for concealed carry in cold weather conditions, specifically addressing challenges posed by hoodies and sweaters. The expert instructor emphasizes the importance of a deep garment grab, deliberate clearing of clothing, and maintaining a consistent hand starting point at the body's center line for efficient and reliable pistol access.

This guide, presented by an experienced instructor, emphasizes building a reliable firearm draw that functions under pressure. It details techniques for clearing various cover garments for both hip and AIWB (Appendix Inside the Waistband) carry, stressing the importance of a consistent grip and smooth execution over pure speed. The instruction also covers dealing with potential snags and malfunctions during the draw.

This guide, from GBRS Group, addresses a common challenge in cold weather concealed carry: wind affecting garment clearance during a pistol draw. The expert instructor demonstrates how adding weight to a jacket pocket can significantly improve the efficiency of clearing the garment for a faster, more reliable draw.

This instructional video from GBRS Group outlines a progressive approach to fundamental firearm handling. It emphasizes starting with basic hold and presentation, then advancing to trigger control with a focus on smooth rearward movement and a consistent break. The guide progresses to retention techniques and holstering, recommending a step-by-step approach to skill development, including the use of external holsters and practice aids like bags.

This guide details tactical reloading techniques for semi-automatic pistols, emphasizing readiness in defensive scenarios. It covers one-handed slide racking against a belt for efficient magazine changes, a critical skill for concealed carriers. The speaker, TheYankeeMarshal, demonstrates practical application for staying prepared during high-stress events.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.